Supernatant Definition & Meaning
supernatant
- adjective
- of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate; "the supernatant fat was skimmed off"
- noun
- the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
Words that rhyme with supernatant
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- What does supernatant mean?
- of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate; "the supernatant fat was skimmed off" the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate
- What part of speech is supernatant?
- Supernatant is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does supernatant have?
- Supernatant has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).